MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

BELLS PALSY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bell’s Palsy has the following characteristics except:
A
signs and symptoms are subacute
B
saliva secretion
C
uncontrollable tear secretion
D
the condition of the mouth is deviated to the abnormal side
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1. Illustrates neurologic signs in patients diagnosed as having Bell’s palsy. 1, intact fore-head; 2, miosis; 3, loss of corneal sensation; 4, loss of tearing; 5, loss of sensation; 6, deviation of tongue; and 7, loss of taste papillae.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sudden weakness or paralysis on one side of your face. A drooping eyebrow and mouth. Drooling from one side of your mouth. Difficulty closing an eyelid, which causes eye dryness. 07-Feb-2023

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